Allan McGregor (starman): An outstanding save kept out Ayite from close range midway through the first half but powerless to prevent Fulham’s striker opening the scoring. Another fine stop from close range denied Ayite again late on. 7

Fikayo Tomori: The 11 and last of City’s summer signings was handed his debut on the right of a back three and handled the occasion well enough. Moved to left-back for the closing stages to show his versatility. 6

Michael Dawson: More at ease with the added protection around him but this remains a defensive line that looks vulnerable against pace. The captain was unable to prevent Fulham scoring with two unchallenged finishes. 5

Michael Hector: Two excellent blocks denied Norwood and Ayite during the first half but he will have been disappointed not to stop Ojo’s cross for the opener. A test of the defender’s confidence levels in the games to come. 5

Ola Aina: Back in his home city and played his part in a breathless battle with Sessegnon. Fulham were able to exploit space in behind the wing-back but he remains one of City’s best attacking threats with his pace and industry. 6

Seb Larsson: Given the chance to overcome his penalty miss at Derby but it was Fulham’s midfield who always had the upper hand. Unable to track the run of Johansen for the home side’s second. 5

David Meyler: Recalled to midfield in favour of Henriksen and helped shore up the Tigers’ engineroom, regularly locking horns with Johansen. Unable to give City any real control and withdrawn for the final quarter in favour of Toral. 6

Stephen Kingsley: Moved up to the left wing-back role and improved from his forgettable full debut at Derby. Not always flawless with his positional play and it was from his flank that Fulham regularly sent in crosses. 5

Stephen Kingsley of Hull City in action against Fulham (Image: Focus)

Jarrod Bowen: Never one to be accused for shirking his duties and stretched Fulham with his direct running and quick feet. One shot wide from distance showed his intent before his persistence brought a fifth of the season. 6

Kamil Grosicki: An ineffective first half on City’s left flank but produced an excellent pass for Bowen’s equaliser, unlocking Fulham’s defence with one inch-perfect ball. The Tigers need to see more of that from the erratic winger. 5

Nouha Dicko: Worked Button for the first time when drilling a low shot at the Fulham keeper on the break but not always given the support he needed. Use of possession needed to improve though and he was replaced. 5

Subs:

Jon Toral (for Meyler 65): Tasked with adding some flair to City’s midfield but snatched at his one half chance. 5